Rob JaworskiLast Friday night, 27 Sept 2013, was another session in the regular series of the SJAA Beginner Astronomy Class. There is usually a free, public star party happening at the same time, right outside during these classes.
During this session, we were given advance notice that two third grade classes,
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Rob Jaworski
The following is my report about our visit to Laguna Mountain, in California’s Hernandez Valley, nestled between the coastal and Diablo mountain ranges. Chris Kelly, my friend Tim Berry, a TAC imager named Enrico, and I comprised the entire group that day and night on 07 September 2013.
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Ed WongThis past Saturday night (9/7), the Binocular Stargazing Program was held for the third time this year at Rancho Canada del Oro. Using binoculars is a great way to to explore star the night sky. You can see the “big” picture – constellations and how they move as the night progresses.
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Dave IttnerLast night (Sunday 9/8) I opened up Rancho Canada del Oro so folks can do some observing under semi dark moonless skies. We had perfect weather – warm and no wind. The lot filled up by 8:30 as we had 15 scopes set up. There were a couple of families that came out and set up their scopes to show their kids the night sky.
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Frank GeefayOn September 6th I attended a 3 hour Quick STARt class taught by Dave Ittner at the Houge Park clubhouse in San Jose. He covered many fundamental aspects of astronomy that were enlightening as well as essential for a beginner in amateur astronomy.
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